Live Desk: Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the readiness of the Russian side to export fertilizers and foods if sanctions are lifted in a telephone conversation with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, the Kremlin’s press service said.

"In the light of problems on the global food market occurred in consequence of the unwise financial and economic policy of Western states, it was confirmed that Russia can export considerable volumes of fertilizers and agricultural produce in case relevant anti-Russian sanction restrictions are lifted," the Kremlin said.

Putin and Erdogan discussed the situation in Ukraine with the focus on providing safe navigation in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov and eliminating the mine threat in their water areas, the Kremlin’s press service added.

"Vladimir Putin noted the readiness of the Russian side to facilitate unobstructed seaborne transit of goods in coordination with Turkish partners. This also pertains to export of grain from Ukrainian ports," the press service noted.

Dhaka, 30 May, (campuslive24.com)//BSC